Mourinho appears at Real Madrid match with a black eye. What happened?

José Mourinho unexpectedly drew the attention of fans during the Schalke vs. Real Madrid friendly. The Portuguese coach showed up at the Veltins-Arena with a noticeable black eye, immediately sparking questions from both journalists and supporters.

Mourinho himself offered a rather humorous explanation for his unusual appearance.

I got hit in the face by a ball during training. If I hadn’t been wearing glasses, probably nothing would have happened. It could’ve been worse, the coach said.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid wrapped up their pre-season preparations with a commanding win over Schalke. The Madrid side dismantled the German club 3-0. Kylian Mbappé was among the goal scorers, with Dean Huijsen and Carlos Espi also finding the net.

This match marked the final tune-up before the team’s official season opener. Real Madrid’s new campaign kicks off on August 22, when they face Espanyol.

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So, the Madridistas head into the season in high spirits, and Mourinho—despite his unexpected injury—remains at the center of attention. The football season hasn’t even started yet, and the Portuguese manager has already found himself in another curious story.